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California Mechanics’ Lien Law: Recent Statutory Changes and Looking Ahead

The Mechanics Lien law in California was first established in 1872. The intent of the Legislature was to allow mechanics, persons furnishing materials, artisans, and laborers of every class, if necessary, to secure a lien against the property upon which they had bestowed labor or furnished material–for the value of such. Nothing less than the California Constitution directed the Legislature to provide for the speedy and efficient enforcement of such liens.